Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-5011
The parse_dos_extended function in partitions/dos.c in the libblkid library in util-linux allows physically proximate attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted MSDOS partition table with an extended partition boot record at zero offset.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-5011
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:power_hardware_management_console:8.8.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerkvm:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerkvm:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_eus:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:kernel:util-linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-5011
0.06%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 15 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-5011
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.9
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
3.9
|
6.9
|
NIST | |
|
4.6
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
0.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2016-5011
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1024543
IBM Security Bulletin: A vulnerability in util-linux affects PowerKVM (CVE-2016-5011)Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036272
Util-linux MBR Partition Parsing Bug Lets Physically Local Users Cause Denial of Service Conditions on the Target System - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91683
util-linux CVE-2016-5011 Local Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2605.html
RHSA-2016:2605 - Security Advisory - Red Hat Customer PortalThird Party Advisory
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http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=nas8N1021801
IBM Security Bulletin: Vulnerabilities in util-linux affect Power Hardware Management Console (CVE-2016-5011)Third Party Advisory
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https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/utils/util-linux/util-linux.git/commit/?id=7164a1c3
util-linux/util-linux.git - The util-linux code repository.Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/11/2
oss-security - CVE-2016-5011: util-linux: Extended partition loop in MBR partition table leads to DoSMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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